CO Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 3

Question 1

A Colorado notary who is also authorized to perform RON uses a paper journal for in-person acts. For RON sessions, the notary must:

Accepted Answer

Use a separate, tamper-evident electronic journal for RON acts

Answer

Colorado requires RON notaries to maintain a separate electronic journal that is tamper-evident for all remote notarizations, distinct from any paper journal used for in-person acts.

Question 2

Under Colorado law, can a Colorado RON notary notarize for a signer located in a foreign country?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Colorado RON law permits notarizing for signers located anywhere in the world

Answer

Colorado's RON statute does not restrict signer location; a signer may be anywhere in the world as long as the notary is physically in Colorado.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the 'knowledge-based authentication' step in a Colorado RON session?

Accepted Answer

To verify the signer's identity by asking questions only they should know the answers to

Answer

KBA uses dynamic quiz questions drawn from the signer's personal history to confirm the person is who they claim to be, serving as remote identity proofing.

Question 4

A Colorado RON electronic journal must be:

Accepted Answer

Stored on a secure system that prevents unauthorized alterations

Answer

Colorado law requires the RON electronic journal to be tamper-evident and maintained on a secure system to prevent unauthorized access or modification.

Question 5

If a Colorado notary's RON platform vendor goes out of business, the notary is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Ensuring that journal and recording data are transferred and preserved for the required retention period

Answer

The notary, not the vendor, is ultimately responsible for ensuring that records are preserved for the full retention period, even if the technology provider ceases operations.

CO Notary - Colorado Notary Exam Practice Test

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CO Notary Remote Online Notarization (RON) 3